What are the symptoms of open angle glaucoma in adults?
This form of glaucoma generally does not cause any symptoms in the initial stages. The high pressure causes damage to the optic nerve and leads to loss of peripheral visual field initially. Unless a routine checkup is done, these changes go unnoticed and progressively lead to further loss of visual field and the loss of central vision as well in the later stages. Since this loss of vision is irreversible, glaucoma is also called the ‘silent killer’. Some patients may experience these symptoms: · Loss of peripheral vision: this is often not noticed until considerable damage has occurred · Blurred or foggy vision · Frequent change of glasses for near work · Heaviness or dull pain in the eyes · Pain and redness of the eye · Halos or rainbow colored rings perceived around lights What are the symptoms of glaucoma in children (congenital)? The symptoms are redness, watering, photophobia (inability to tolerate light), enlargement of the eyes, and corneal clouding. Glaucoma in children needs t
